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Posted by redlight114 z7 OK (My Page) on

Sun, Jul 10, 05 at 18:05

Today I found it clinging to my Chinese Privet, just gnawing away on the leaves at an incredibly fast rate. I relocated it well outside my yard. What is this thing?

Tim

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Posted by redlight114 z7 OK (My Page) on
Sun, Jul 10, 05 at 19:00

Alright...I think this is a type of hornworm. Never seen a worm like that...and that large. Blended right into my chinese variegated privet. Does anyone know that if I find one...does that mean there may be more? They're quite destructive.

Tim

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Posted by wise1_ok z7OK (My Page) on
Sun, Jul 10, 05 at 19:37

Looks like a tomato hornworm. Here's a page about it.

Here is a link that might be useful: About Tomato Hornworms

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